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Spec Battle: Moto G (3rd Gen) VS Yu Yureka Plus VS Xiaomi Mi 4i

Motorola has just launched the long-awaited Moto G. And like many other competitive handsets around, Moto G, too, has seen its fair share of rumours and leaks.The device is available in two variants and will be available on Flipkart by midnight, today.

The device boasts of a 5-inch 720p display with 1280×720-pixel resolution and 294ppi. It is powered by a 1.4GHz Quad core CPU and the processor has been upgraded from Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 to Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, along with an Adreno306 GPU. It is juiced by a 2,470 mAh battery that can last roughly up to a day. The handset is available in two variants- 8GB storage with 1GB RAM and 16GB storage with 2GB RAM.

Camera specifications include a 13MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, Field of view (FOV) up to 76 degrees. The 5MP front camera consists of a f/2.2 aperture and Field v (FOV) 72 degrees Display flash with fixed focus.

We have pitted the Moto G against the smartphones in the similar price bracket. Let us see how it fared.

Hardware Specs	Moto G 3rd Gen	Yu Yureka Plus	Xiaomi Mi 4i
Display	5-inch, 720p HD Corning Gorilla Glass 3	5.5-inch FHD Gorilla Glass 3	5-inches IPS LCD capacitive with Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	1280 x 720px 294ppi	1920 x 1080px 400ppi	1080 x 1920px 441ppi
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 410	Qualcomm Snapdragon 615	Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Processor	1.4GHz Quadcore \|	1.5GHz Octacore \| 64 Bit	1.7 GHz Octa-core \| 64 Bit
GPU	Adreno 306	Adreno 405	Adreno 405
RAM	1/2GB	2GB	2GB
Primary Camera	13MP	13MP Sony Sensor	13MP
Front Camera	5MP	5MP	5MP
Video Recoding	1080p Full HD	1080p Full HD	1080p Full HD
Storage	8GB/16GB	16GB	16GB
Expandable Up to	32GB	32 GB	N/A
Battery	2,470 mAh	2,500 mAh	3,120mAh
Operating System	Android(TM) Lollipop 5.1.1	Android 5.1 Lollipop with Cyanogen 12	Android 5.0 Lollipop with MIUI 6
Connectivity	MicroUSB, 3.5mm headset jackBluetooth 4.0WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)	MicroUSB, 3.5mm headset jackBluetooth 4WiFi 802.11 b/g/n	MicroUSB, 3.5mm headset jackBluetooth 4.1WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Price	Rs.11, 999 for 8GB, Rs 12,999 for 16GB	Rs. 9,999	Rs. 12,999

As we can see above, Yu Yureka Plus is apparently leading the way to be the first choice of the market due to the same, or better specs in each category at a much cheaper price. But, Moto G should not be undervalued in this race. We think that by adding features like being waterproof for up to 3 feet for 30 minutes, or just shaking the handset for the camera to start automatically, should take the Moto G (Gen 3) a step forward. And, how can we forget the choice between 10 different coloured shell covers and 5 flip covers that leave us spoiled for choice.

Read more about the Hands On of the Moto G 3rd Gen here

Watch the video of iGyaan’s founder Bharat Nagpal in conversation with Motorola India’s General Manager, Amit Boni below.

July 28, 2015

Moto G (Gen 3) Vs Moto G (Gen 2): What’s the Difference?

Motorola has finally released the Moto G (Gen 3). The new phone has been in the news for quite a few months, thanks to the leaks made by retailers and sources. The Moto G (Gen 2) was a hit, like its predecessor but will be discontinued from today because the company is confident that the new Moto G (Gen 3) will perform well.

Let’s see how the Moto G (Gen 3) performs against its predecessor, the Moto G (Gen 2)

Specifications	Moto G (Gen 2)	Moto G (Gen 3)
Display	5 inches, Corning Gorilla Glass 3	5 inches, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	HD, 1280 x 720 pixels	HD, 1280×720 pixels
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400	Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
Processor	1.2 GHz Quad-core	1.4 Ghz Quad Core
GPU	Adreno 305	Adreno 306
RAM	1GB	1GB/2GB
Storage	8GB	8GB/16GB
Expandable Upto	32 GB	32 GB
Rear Camera	8MP	13MP
Front Camera	2MP	5MP
Video	720p HD, 30 fps	1080p HD video, 30 fps
Battery	2070 mAh	2470 mAh
Operating System	Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to v5.0 (Lollipop)	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Connectivity	Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, AGPS, GLONASS GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100	Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, AGPS, GLONASS GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 20(800)
Price	Not available on Flipkart	Rs. 11,999 for 8 GB and Rs. 12,999 for 16 GB

Motorola has made some notable improvements in the new Moto G (Gen 3), such as increasing the battery life, upgrading the rear camera and making Android Lollipop the default OS, compatible with 4G networks.

To begin with, the 2015 Moto G comes in two variants – the 8GB storage + 1GB RAM and the 16GB + 2GB – while the former is for casual users, the latter has been aimed towards gamers. The new Moto G has a bigger battery than its predecessor due to the phone supporting 4G network. Given the current 4G scenario in the country, Motorola has made the smart move to include 4G capability.

Motorola has changed the processor from Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 to Snapdragon 410. Both processors are known to perform in a similar manner, so the users shouldn’t feel any difference between the Moto G (Gen 2) and the new Moto G. With display, Motorola has gone for the “If it ain’t broke, then why fix it” philosophy. The display is the same as Moto G (Gen 2), keeping the same 5 inch HD display with 720p resolution.

The rear and front camera of the Moto G (Gen 3) get an update. The new Moto G has a 13MP rear camera as compared to its predecessor’s 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera, as compared to the Gen 2’s 2MP front snapper.

According to Motorola, the Moto G (Gen 3) will be available for a price of Rs. 11,999 (8GB) and Rs. 12,999 (16GB) at Flipkart from midnight tonight. Although the processor has been upgraded, along with the camera and 4G support has been added, we will only find out when we review the product.

Watch the unboxing and hands on with the new Moto G (Gen 3) here:

July 28, 2015

Unboxing and Hands On: The New Moto G (Gen 3)

After weeks of speculations and leaks, Motorola has finally launched the new Moto G (Gen 3) today. The device will be available on Flipkart from midnight today priced starting at Rs. 11,999. From the first look, Motorola has made some notable improvements in the phone, such as an increased battery life, upgrading the rear camera, and has made Android Lollipop the default OS that will be compatible with 4G network.

The phone comes with a dual USB port charger, a mini USB cable for charging and data transfer purpose and the usual documents containing warranty card and user manual. Similarly designed to the previous generation Moto G, the phone’s back panel has a nice finish. The power and volume button is located on the right side of the phone.

The Moto G (Gen 3) has the same display as its predecessor, a 5 inch HD display with 720p resolution. For a mid-range phone that this was, Motorola could have included a full HD display, but surprisingly didn’t. The processor has been upgraded from Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 to Qualcomm Snapdragon 410. However, the user won’t notice any major difference since it’s a known fact that the two processors perform quite similarly.

Knowing the current 4G scenario in India, Motorola has wisely included 4G support in the Moto G (Gen 3). Perhaps this also explains the need for a bigger battery, which has been upped from 2070 mAh to 2470 mAh. The phone will be available in two variants – the 8GB storage + 1GB RAM and the 16GB storage + 2GB RAM. While the former is meant for casual users, the latter has been aimed towards gamers.

The new Moto G gets a 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. The rear camera comes with Dual LED CCT Flash. The flash can be activated and deactivated by chopping the phone twice. The feature has been added after the company noted that people were wasting time by trying to access the flashlight from the camera.

Moving over, the 2015 Moto G has been certified IPx7, which means that the phone can stay submerged under 1m of water for 30 minutes. The IPx7 certification helps in country like India, where people often get frustrated due to rains damaging the inside of their phones. The phone can be customised using shell colours available in 10 different colours and flip colours available in five different colours. These back panels have rubber seals which ensure that the phone’s IPx7 certification stays intact.

Watch the full unboxing and hands on video here:

Check out the specifications for the Moto G (Gen 3):

Specifications	Moto G (Gen 3)
Display	5 inches, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	HD, 1280×720 pixels
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
Processor	1.4 Ghz Quad Core
GPU	Adreno 306
RAM	1GB/2GB
Storage	8GB/16GB
Expandable Upto	32 GB
Rear Camera	13MP
Front Camera	2MP
Video	1080p HD video, 30 fps
Battery	2470 mAh
Operating System	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Connectivity	Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, AGPS, GLONASS GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 20(800)
Price	Rs. 11,999/ Rs. 12,999

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July 28, 2015

Launchpad: Introducing the Moto G (Gen 3)

Motorola announced the launch of its new smartphone the Moto G (Gen 3) today. The phone is part of the Moto G series, which became a huge success in India when its first installment released in November 2013. Their mantra is to give their user the pure Android experience, priced reasonably.

For the launch of Moto G (Gen 3), iGyaan’s founder Bharat Nagpal sat down with Motorola India’s General Manager, Amit Boni for an exclusive interview.

Watch the full interview here:

The unique feature about the Moto G (Gen 3) is that it is one of the few exclusive devices with a waterproof system supported by an IPX7 software. Hence, it can stay in three feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Apart from that, the phone caters to regular smartphone users and claims to be sturdy.

It comes with the Android Lollipop 5.1.1, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor with 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU, Adreno 306 with 400 MHz GPU.

The display boasts of a 5-inch, 720p HD (1280 x 720), 294 ppi with a battery of 2,470 mAh, mixed usage up to 24 hours. It provides a 4G LTE network connection with a rear camera of up to13MP f/2.0, Field of view (FOV) 76 degree, and a front camera of 5 MP f/2.2, Field v (FOV) 72 degrees Display flash with fixed focus.

The phone will be available in two variants – the 8GB storage + 1GB RAM and the 16GB storage + 2GB RAM. Both variants are expandable upto 32GB.

A more detailed specification is given below:

Check out the specifications and our hands on video for the Moto G (Gen 3):

Specifications	Moto G (Gen 3)
Display	5 inches, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	HD, 1280×720 pixels
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
Processor	1.4 Ghz Quad Core
GPU	Adreno 306
RAM	1GB/2GB
Storage	8GB/16GB
Expandable Upto	32 GB
Rear Camera	13MP
Front Camera	2MP
Video	1080p HD video, 30 fps
Battery	2470 mAh
Operating System	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Connectivity	Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, AGPS, GLONASS GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 20(800)
Price	Rs. 11,999/ Rs. 12,999

The smartphone will be able on Flipkart tonight onwards, at midnight and you can expect to have various offers on Flipkart and Mintra, thanks to this collaboration. The 8GB version priced at Rs.11,999 and the 16GB at Rs.12,999. According to the company, the Moto G (Gen 3) has been custom made for the Indian monsoon season and for day to day users. It may not be the perfect phone for gamers, but with a price of Rs. 11,999/12,999 and the upgraded specifications, the Moto G Gen 3 should be up for a good start.

The Moto G (Gen 2) will be discontinued on Flipkart from today and you have the option of exchanging your old Moto E and G (Gen 2) phones, for the new Moto G (Gen 3), which you will get a heavy discount for. So do give it a good thought.

July 28, 2015

Motorola Launches the New Moto G, Moto X and Possibly the Moto 360 Today

Motorola is expected to launch two of its anticipated products today in New Delhi, New York, London & San Francisco, simultaneously. By the look of their invitation that reads “Your relationship status is about to change”, signed, ” XGX Moto”, it seems like they are going to launch the Moto X (Gen 3) and the budget-friendly Moto G (Gen 3) smartphones. There are added rumours that Motorola will also launch a new product, for which there seems to be barely any information, called the Moto 360 (Gen 2)

Although, most of the specs for the Moto G (Gen 3) are available, Flipkart accidentally leaked the 8GB white Moto G (Gen 3) priced at Rs 11, 999. Below are the rumoured specifications for the Moto G (Gen 3):

Specification	Moto G (Gen 3)
Display	5 “(12.7 cm) TFT, Gorilla Glass
Resolution	1080 x 1920 HD
Chipset	NA
Processor	MSM8916 1.4 Ghz Quadcore
GPU	NA
RAM	1GB
Storage	8 GB
Expandability	32 GB
Rear Camera	13 MP
Rear Camera Video	1080p
Front Camera	5MP
Front Camera Video	NA
Battery	Non-removable Li-ion 2470 mAh battery
Operating System	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, LE, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100, LTE band 1 (2100), 3 (1800), 7 (2600), 20 (800)
Miscellaneous	Fingerprint sensor
Price	Rs.11, 999

Apart from this, the Moto G (Gen 3) is also rumoured to be waterproof!

The Moto X (Gen 3), however is a better kept secret and the price of the product, due to the launch today, is still unknown. However, the speculated specifications of the phone are rumoured to be as follows:

Specification	Moto X (Gen 3)
Technology
Display	5.2 inches,1440X2560 pixels resolution,AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Body	Nano SIM
OS	Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop),
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808
CPU	Dual-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A57 & quad-core 1.44 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	Adreno 418
Storage	32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM (Internal), with Micro SD Slot
Camera	21 MP, 5312 x 2988 pixels, autofocus, optical image stabilization, dual-LED flash (primary)
Video	2160p@30fps, 1080p@120fps, HDR
Secondary Camera	5 MP, 1080p
Communications	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot, bluetooth v4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE, GPS withA-GPS, GLONASS, microUSB v2.0, USB Host and NFC
Features	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM, HTML5
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 3600 mAh battery
Miscellaneous	– Fast battery charging: 60% in 30 min (Quick Charge 2.0) – Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic – MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA player – MP4/H.264/WMV player – Photo/video editor – Document viewer
Colours	Black, White

The third product, which is being highly anticipated, is Motorola’s smartwatch Moto 360 (Gen 2). Although, it is rumoured to be releasing today, there have been leaks about it that revealed the Moto 360 (Gen 2) to be like the Moto 360 in design but slimmer. The Moto 360 (Gen 2) is rumoured to have inserts where the watchband is supposed to be, rather than arms and the physical button seems to be placed in the center, as displayed in the leaked pictures .

Despite leaked images and information, the Motorola devices still seem to be creating a buzz. According to sources, the launch date has been set for today at 3:30pm (New Delhi). With the launch of the OnePlus 2 this morning, it is to be seen whether the Motorola devices will be able to stand the competition.

July 28, 2015

Here’s How You Can Watch the Moto G (Gen 3) Launch Tomorrow

With just a little over 24 hours left for the launch of the Moto G (Gen 3), Motorola India has decided to stream the event live on its YouTube channel. It’s interesting though, given that the company has not admitted that it will launch the new Moto G/Moto X.

To watch the live event, you have to search #mymotobff live on YouTube and click on the event. The event was announced ten days ago through a media invite. The new Moto G has been in the news recently, for the amount of details leaked about it.

Just a few hours ago, Flipkart listed the details about the Moto G (Gen 3) only to remove it a few moments later. The listing included the price of the 8GB variant at Rs. 11,999 and various details that were previously leaked such as a 1.4GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, which is consistent with the reports that the phone will sport a 1.4GHz processor and a 13MP rear camera with dual-LED flash, a 5MP front camera, and a 2470 mAh battery.

With just a little over 24 hours left for the launch, it is better if we wait for Motorola to announce the phone and do not ruin the surprise, if there’s any surprise left at all.

Here’s the live stream that Motorola has launched:

We will also post the unboxing of the new Moto G and our review on iGyaan. So stay tuned.

July 27, 2015
Tech Highlights of the Week: Yureka Plus Launch, Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 and Much More

Yu Yureka Plus Launched in India

Yu Televentures has launched the Yu Yureka Plus, the successor to Yu Yureka, priced at Rs. 9,999. The phone comes with a 5.5 inch FHD display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 615. Check our review of the new phone and find out whether it is worth your money.

Major Moto G (Gen 3) Details Leaked

A new promotional video for the Moto G has been leaked ahead of its July 28th launch date and confirms most of what we knew about the phone so far.

Amazon Prime Is Expected to be Launched in India

According to a report, Amazon will launch its Prime service in India later this year. It is the membership program that offers unlimited free shipping on most deliveries with no minimum order size, unlimited backup for photos, access to streaming movies and music, free books from the Kindle Lending Library and more, for an annual fee.

Xiaomi Finally Launches the 32GB Variant of Mi4i

Xiaomi Mi 4i is now available in 32GB variant.

As part of the celebrations for its first anniversary in India, Xiaomi has launched the 32GB variant for its popular Mi4i phone, priced at Rs. 14,999.

Google Photos to Replace Google+ Photos Starting 1st August

In a bid to connect with their audience and to up their usage, Google has finally decided that it will be shutting down Google+ photos and making way for Google Photos by August 1st.

Sony Rolls Out its Android TV in India, Starting at Rs. 69,900

After announcing it in CES, Las Vegas, earlier this year, Sony has finally rolled out the Android TV in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs. 69,900.

With the 360 Degree View, Google Has Made Advertisements Interesting

After rolling out 360 degree videos on YouTube in March, Google has now extended the same to video ads from today. Check out one such video:

Leaked: Micromax’s Next Ultra Budget Snapdragon 615 Smartphone

Details about Micromax’s next ultra budget phone has been leaked. It will apparently be the next big thing since Canvas. The phone is expected to be below the 10k price bracket and will use a Snapdragon 615 processor.

Apple’s Q3 Report Shows The Dismal Performance of Apple Watch and Rise in China

Apple has posted its third quarterly results for 2015 and the company has performed better than the previous quarter, but apparently it wasn’t enough for the investors. Apple’s performance is based on the rise in iPhone sales and its increasing popularity in China.

Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab S2 in Two Variants

Samsung has announced the launch of Galaxy Tab S2, which the company says is “the most immersive Samsung tablet to-date” . The Galaxy Tab S2 is available in two sizes – 9.7-inch and 8.0-inch.

July 26, 2015

The 4 Coolest Phones Coming Out Next Week

The coming week will be handful as we will witness the launch of three highly anticipated smartphones, plus a new phone that might be the next best thing to have come out of Micromax in a while.

Check out the top four phones coming out next week:

One Plus 2

OnePlus 2 is the most anticipated phone on this list for obvious reasons – success of the OnePlus One phone, Virtual Reality launch event and embracing quality features for a minimal price – the phone will be a bonafide hit.

The OnePlus 2 will sport a display ranging between 5.5 and 5.7 inches and a Type-C USB port, making it the first flagship phone from a mainstream company to use this USB port. The phone will come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1 processor with 4GB of RAM. The phone’s launch can be seen through a VR event on July 28th at 7:30 a.m. IST. In case you’re missing cardboard, here’s how you can watch the event live.

Specification	OnePlus Two
Display	5.5 inches LTPS LCD Capacitive touch screen
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels (401 ppi)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 v2.1 SoC
Processor	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A57
GPU	Adreno 430
RAM	4 LPDDR4 RAM
Storage	16/64 GB
Expandability	N/A
Rear Camera	13 MP
Rear Camera Video	2160p@30fps, 2160p(DCI)@24fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Front Camera	8 MP (Not confirmed)
Front Camera Video	1080p@30fps
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery
Operating System	Android 5.1 Lollipop-based Oxygen OS
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot Bluetooth v4.1, A2DPGPS with A-GPS, GLONASS NFC, Radio FM,microUSB v2.0, Type-C reversible connector
Miscellaneous	Fingerprint sensor
Price	Not more than Rs, 28000

Moto G (Gen 3)

moto g 3rd gen ipx7 leak — A leaked store dummy of Moto G (Gen 3). Source: Mobilesyrup

The Moto G (Gen 3) will boast a 5-inch HD display and a quad core processor. The phone has been certified IPx7, so it will be water resistant. It will have a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front camera. The device will run on Android Lollipop 5.1 and will offer expandable storage via a MicroSD card upto 32 GB. The Moto G (Gen 3) can be customised using Motorola shells, like in the first Moto G. The dual SIM phone will support both 3G and 4G. The phone will be announced on July 28th.

Specification	Moto G (Gen 3)
Display	5 “(12.7 cm) TFT, Gorilla Glass
Resolution	1280 x 720 HD
Chipset	NA
Processor	MSM8916 1.4 Ghz Quadcore
GPU	NA
RAM	1 GB/2 GB
Storage	8 GB/16GB
Expandability	32 GB
Rear Camera	13 MP
Rear Camera Video	1080p
Front Camera	5MP
Front Camera Video	NA
Battery	Non-removable Li-ion 2470 mAh battery
Operating System	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, LE, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100, LTE band 1 (2100), 3 (1800), 7 (2600), 20 (800)
Miscellaneous	Fingerprint sensor
Price	Not more than Rs. 13,700

Moto X (Gen 3)

The new Moto X will supposedly have a 5.64-inch QHD display and will run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chipset with 3GB of RAM. The phone will have USB Type C port, 21GB of storage with a 16MP main camera with an f2.0 lens, a 5MP front camera and 3,280 mAh non removable battery. Like Moto G, it will run on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. According to some reports, the new Moto X will also feature a font facing flash and fingerprint scanner located at the lower front speaker.

Micromax Ultra

Rumoured to be launched this week, Micromax Ultra is touted to be the next big thing since the company’s Canvas series. Although much hasn’t been revealed about the phone, it is said to be priced under Rs. 10K. The device will sport a 13MP rear camera and a Snapdragon 615 chipset and may possibly run Cyanogen OS. We will be on the lookout for more details about the phone.

July 25, 2015

New Leaked Promo Video for Moto G (Gen 3) Confirms Specs

Just a few days back we reported that the upcoming Moto G will be waterproof. A new promotional video for the Moto G has been leaked and confirms most of what we knew about the phone so far.

The Moto G (Gen 3) will boast of a 5-inch display and since it is referred to as HD, our guess is that the resolution will probably be 720p. The processor used will be a quad-core, but we don’t know which one since it hasn’t been mentioned. The phone will be water resistant for 30 minutes, as it has been certified IPx7. The battery will be large enough to power it around the clock.

The phone sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front camera. The device will run on Android Lollipop 5.1 and will offer expandable storage via MicroSD card upto 32 GB. The Moto G (Gen 3) can be customised using Motorola shells, like in the first Moto G. The dual SIM phone will support both 3G and 4G. There is no mention of the fingerprint sensor though, which is supposed to be an important feature.

At this point the video pretty much confirms many of the specs that the new Moto G was rumored to have. The video seems authentic since it uses the same design element that was used in the media invite sent for the July 28th event hosted by Motorola.

Just four days away, Motorola should be expected to give more teasers about the latest Moto G and Moto X.

Check out the spec table to see what we know about the phone so far.

Specification	Moto G (Gen 3)
Display	5 “(12.7 cm) TFT, Gorilla Glass
Resolution	1280 x 720 HD
Chipset	NA
Processor	MSM8916 1.4 Ghz Quadcore
GPU	NA
RAM	1 GB/2 GB
Storage	8 GB/16GB
Expandability	32 GB
Rear Camera	13 MP
Rear Camera Video	1080p
Front Camera	5MP
Front Camera Video	NA
Battery	Non-removable Li-ion 2470 mAh battery
Operating System	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, LE, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100, LTE band 1 (2100), 3 (1800), 7 (2600), 20 (800)
Miscellaneous	Fingerprint sensor
Price	Not more than Rs. 13,700

July 24, 2015

Moto G (3rd Gen) Leak Confirms That It’s Water Resistant

Instead of waiting for 28th July, Motorola should already unveil the specifications for the upcoming Moto G and Moto X.Yesterday, a retailer leaked the specifications for the Moto G (3rd Gen) and now a new set of images of the upcoming phone have been leaked, confirming what was reported in the earlier rumours.

As you can see in the above photograph, most of the details on the dummy unit already confirms what we saw in yesterday’s leak. The one detail that was left out yesterday was the IPx7 certification, which was rumored but never confirmed. The dummy unit confirms the certification, which means that the Moto G (3rd Gen) is water resistant and can survive after being submerged under 1m of water for 30 minutes.

The Moto G (3^rd gen) has a 5 “(12.7 cm) TFT, Gorilla Glass display and is powered by Li-Ion 2470 mAh battery. The phone sports a rear 13 MP Dual Flash and a 5 MP front camera and can record full HD videos at 1080p resolution. The phone supports 4G LTE and has Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0. The device has been priced at EUR 199 (approximately Rs. 13,700). The details were leaked yesterday by Spanish e-commerce website fnac.

If the image wasn’t enough, Motorola India tweeted another clue yesterday:

A little water can’t stop your bestie! #MyMotoBFF is coming for all the fun! pic.twitter.com/4igW5vSx4F

— Motorola India (@MotorolaIndia) July 20, 2015

While nothing has been made official from Motorola yet, we will know only next week on 28th July, when Motorola will announce the launch of the new Moto G and Moto X.

Specification	Moto G (Gen 3)
Display	5 “(12.7 cm) TFT, Gorilla Glass
Resolution	1080 x 1920 HD
Chipset	NA
Processor	MSM8916 1.4 Ghz Quadcore
GPU	NA
RAM	1GB
Storage	8 GB/16GB
Expandability	32 GB
Rear Camera	13 MP
Rear Camera Video	1080p
Front Camera	5MP
Front Camera Video	NA
Battery	Non-removable Li-ion 2470 mAh battery
Operating System	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, LE, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100, LTE band 1 (2100), 3 (1800), 7 (2600), 20 (800)
Miscellaneous	Fingerprint sensor
Price	Not more than Rs. 13,700

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July 21, 2015

Leaked : 2015 Moto X and Moto G 3rd Gen

What appears to be an accurate leak, shows off the next generation Moto G and Moto X by the Lenovo owned Motorola. The Moto X and Moto G for 2015 have been leaked before, but here you can see a lot more information.

The new Moto G (3rd Gen.) seems to have identical hardware Snapdragon 410, 2GB RAM and Android 5.1.1 out of the box. According to rumours the Moto g (3rd Gen.) will be released on July 28, it will have 4G + dual SIM versions. Moto g (3rd Gen.) is IPX7 waterproof cell phone.

The new Moto X will supposedly has a 5.64-inch QHD display, running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chipset with 3GB of RAM, USB Type C port, 21GB of user available storage. A 16MP main camera with an f2.0 lens, a 5MP front camera and 3,280 mAh non removable battery. It will run Android 5.1.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box just like the new Moto G.

Motorola will this time offer up the Moto G with various options. The Moto G 8 GB variant will come with 1 GB of RAM whereas the Moto G 16 GB variant will come with 2 GB of RAM. The Moto G will be equipped with a 13 MP main camera and a 5 MP front-facing camera. The company will also extend the Moto Maker to the Moto G which was recently outed by notorious tipster @eveleaks.

Moto Maker for Moto G

July 16, 2015
Massive Moto G (Gen 3) Leak Reveals a 13MP Rear Camera

Moto G is one of the most recognizable phones Motorola has ever made. The affordable smartphone relaunched the company and drew huge sales in India, making Motorola a household name. Today, a set of images and a video has been posted which provides more details about the upcoming Moto G, the 3rd generation.

The images, which were posted by a Google+ user, Nao Lee, have been said to come from “a Chinese digital forum.” The images show the front and the back of the device, which looks similar to the previous versions of Moto G. The phone identifies itself as “XT1453” and runs on Android 5.1.1.

The video, which has since been removed, showed the specifications of the phone. According to the video, Moto G3 is similar to Moto G (2nd Generation). Moto G3 will run on Snapdragon 410 processor, an improvement from the Snapdragon 400 processor. The camera has also been upgraded. Moto G3 will now sport a 13 megapixel rear camera and a 5 megapixel front camera, a vast improvement from 8 and 2 megapixel rear and front camera. As for the rest, the new phone will sport a 5-inch display, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, LTE, and a microSD slot, same as Moto G (2nd Gen). This contradicts the early rumours about Moto G3 running on a 64-bit 1.7GHz Snapdragon 610 SoC along with 2GB of RAM.While the Moto G (Gen 2) was a vast improvement over its predecessor, that might not be the case with Moto G (Gen 3). It is to be noted that Motorola is yet to officially announce the specifications and the phone may turn out to a be a far superior product than expected.

June 22, 2015